A rising pro wrestling star was killed in a devastating head-on crash on Long Island, just months after making his emotional return to the ring.
Jordan Nasir St. Fort Colin, 23, who performed as “Black Flash” Jordan Saint on the independent wrestling circuit, died Friday morning after another driver crossed into oncoming traffic and slammed into his car on the Bethpage State Parkway, according to New York State Police.
Saint was driving a 2012 Nissan Altima when he was hit by a Hyundai. The other driver was seriously injured in the crash. Police said there were no passengers in either vehicle.
The tragedy stunned the independent wrestling world, where Saint had been making a comeback after stepping away from the sport he loved.
In January, he announced his return with a short but powerful message.
“No fancy promo. I’m back fr,” he wrote. “Professional wrestling was the only real love of my life. I didn’t want to step away, but life lifed.”
Just months later, he performed at Shooting Star Fest in Las Vegas, an event held in April during WrestleMania week.
Saint was remembered by fellow wrestlers and promotions as a gifted athlete with a huge personality and a deep love for the business.
Pandemonium Pro Wrestling called him “a very talented wrestler” and a “truly unbelievable human.”
“He was the finest example of what truly loving pro wrestling looked like,” the Texas promotion said. “Nobody I’ve ever come across has loved pro wrestling more than Jordan Saint.”
The promotion said Saint touched people with his kindness, passion, personality and charm.
“Jordan never folded & never changed for anyone if it meant it sacrificed who he was,” the tribute continued. “He wore his heart on his sleeve at all times and we loved him for it.”
Saint also wrestled for Naptown All-Pro Wrestling, where organizers praised his dedication and natural ability.
They described him as “hardheaded and dedicated to his craft,” saying his passion for wrestling was obvious in everything he did.
“That passion for the art & sport of pro wrestling bled through in every action, and if you took the time to really be in his presence, the zeal he had for the squared circle was infectious,” the promotion said.
They called him a “true diamond-tier prospect” and said they were heartbroken that fans would never get to see his full potential.
“Jordan exemplifies everything we want Naptown All Pro to be,” organizers said. “An unrelenting desire to be oneself, an overwhelming commitment to community, a calling to uplift what’s right in the world, and a deep-rooted love for professional wrestling.”
TNA wrestler Bear Bronson said Saint’s death left him heartbroken.
“This dude was ALWAYS smiling. ALWAYS happy, ALWAYS so polite,” Bronson wrote. “And man, did he have incredible ability that blew away everyone in the room.”
“He loved learning & absorbing information,” he added. “A beautiful soul gone way, way too soon.”
Saint had been scheduled to appear at Pandemonium’s “Burst and Decay” event in Austin on August 2.